National Ploughing Championships
Competitive ploughing sits at the heart of a much wider agricultural day out. The National Ploughing Championships combines the working fields with machinery, exhibitors, food and demonstrations, with a site that can change between editions.
2027 venue announced; dates awaiting confirmation
The NPA has announced Boherkill Farm, Rathangan, County Kildare for 2027. The 2026 event in Screggan, County Offaly has finished. Exact 2027 dates were not stated in the announcement checked.
Sources checked 24 September 2026Look beyond the exhibition stands
The championship fields and the exhibition areas offer different experiences. The 2026 report describes conventional, reversible, horse and vintage ploughing, alongside other competitions. Choose the demonstrations or stands you most want to see, but leave time to watch the skill in the fields rather than spending the whole visit shopping.
Sources: National Ploughing Association
The 2027 move changes the journey
The next announced venue is Boherkill Farm near Rathangan in County Kildare. This is a move from the 2026 Screggan site near Tullamore. Accommodation, traffic routes and car-park instructions from the old venue should therefore not be reused. The precise event entrance needs the new visitor plan.
Sources: National Ploughing Association
Wait for the dated visitor information
The announcement establishes where the next event will take place, but not a verified date range or admission price. Plan around the new ticket and transport releases. When they are available, save the site map and selected stands before travelling, and allow time for a large outdoor event rather than a quick stop.
Sources: National Ploughing Association
A few useful answers.
Where is the National Ploughing Championships in 2027?
Sources: National Ploughing Association
Are the 2027 dates confirmed here?
Sources: National Ploughing Association
Should I travel to Screggan for the next event?
Sources: National Ploughing Association
Sources & research 24 September 2026
- National Ploughing Association
2027 venue announcement and report on the finished 2026 championships
- National Ploughing Association
Event organisation, competitions and visitor announcements